The Recovery Accountability and Transparency Board (the Recovery Board) is hosting a one-day outreach session for individuals and entities with oversight responsibilities over the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) of 2009.

Featured speakers include Recovery Board Executive Director H. Glen Walker, Tennessee Comptroller of the Treasury Justin Wilson, Office of Management and Budget Controller Danny Werfel and many other high-level speakers from federal, state and local government. Afternoon breakout sessions will focus on specific programs that received ARRA funding, including education, transportation and energy.

The discussion will take place from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Wednesday, February 23, 2011 at the Nashville Convention Center, located in the heart of downtown Nashville at 601 Commerce Street, Nashville, TN 37203.

Hotel rooms are available at the Renaissance Nashville Hotel, which adjoins the conference Center at 611 Commerce Street, Nashville, TN 37203. The room rate is $110. Make your reservations directly by calling 800.327.6618 or 615.255.8400. Mention that you will be attending the dialogue coordinated by the Association of Government Accountants.

Registration is free and open to federal, state or local government employees involved with ARRA implementation, oversight, reporting or compliance. Attendance will be limited to the first 250 registrants. Lunch will be provided.